The Abandoned Wife

Glimpsing the grin on Lucian's face, Roxanne was stunned for a moment. Then, faint shades of crimson stained her cheeks. She only snapped back to her senses after a while, upon which she guiltily turned back around and continued cooking.

Meanwhile, Lucian watched behind her with his arms crossed.

When she had finished cooking, he helped to carry the dishes out and lay the table.

Archie, Benny, and Estella, on the other hand, had long since seated themselves at the dining table in proper order.

Dinner was a warm and cozy event.

After dinner, Lucian ordered the children to play in the living room while he went to the study upstairs with Roxanne. "What's the good news?"

Sheer mystification deluged Roxanne. I wonder what exactly it is that he's acting so mysterious.

expression turned solemn. "I think I've ferreted

changed slightly, anxiety marring her

we discussed this subject, she had been reluctant to suspect Colby for no other reason than they had worked together for many years. I wonder if

up his initial plan and waiting until

him after some time, Roxanne couldn't

Lucian put his thoughts away, his gaze darkening

said there was progress in the investigation than he popped into her mind. That aside, she

this while that I hazarded such a guess. So, who else could it be if

frown marred Lucian's face. "That day, only the three of

her

dawned upon Roxanne. When she perceived the only person left other than her and Jack,

be him? We've partnered together for so many years. If he hated me, he would've made a move ages ago! Even if he were jealous that I got to take the lead in this project, he had plenty of opportunities to sabotage things before

couldn't

heart inexorably grew heavy. "At present,

proof?" Roxanne furtively clutched at the hem of her shirt, still